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Outrageous!

Walters suggested they are looking for a Strevy-style rushing QB short yardage specialist for the #3 QB spot. Who might be on our neg list or otherwise that fits that bill, anyone know? This year, with the new rule that teams must dress 3 QBs each game I could see some formations where we line up 2 QBs. That'll be fun!

Disappointed if we lose both Rasheed Bailey and Janarion Grant to free agency. I think Bailey is more durable but it's possible we lose Janarion Grant to another club that gives him an opportunity to start at receiver as well as returner. But if Bailey goes elsewhere I can see Bombers upping their offer to Grant to try to work him in as a starting receiver/returner.

OK, I stand corrected. Glad Brown is still here next year. i actually think he could start in Sask or Ham.

Surprised if Brown re-signs with Winnipeg. He'll sign elsewhere in the the CFL where he can be No. 1.

I noticed he has a giant Lion tattooed on his left arm so, you know, there's that. 😀

You can't be serious about signing Banks. Look what he said in an interview in the Toronto Sun in December, while admitting he's not the athlete he once was: “I’ve got a lot of mental issues I’ve been diagnosed with,” said Banks, who was voted most outstanding player in the CFL in 2019. “I see a therapist regularly thanks to the Ticats. That helped me get through the season. “My health issues, I believe, were enhanced because of COVID, coming here, leaving my family at home, not being able to see my kids. My kids can’t come to see me, me having to get vaccinated and I don’t really agree with that. All of this took me to a lot of places mentally. I’ve had to deal with a lot." You can feel empathy and compassion for him, definitely. But sign him in Winnipeg? Nah .... hard pass.

Who will be QB#2 in case Zach Collaros gets injured? Maybe Bombers save some $$$ by having a QB who can throw to himself? Bombers bio on receiver Blake Jackson, who is said to have shown real stuff prior to getting injured last year in training camp, says this: "Jackson played three seasons as a quarterback at Mary Hardin-Baylor, completing 311 of 487 pass attempts for 4,311 yards. He threw 49 touchdowns and led the Crusaders to a Division III national championship as a senior and was named Southwest Conference offensive player of the year and an all-American. "

If Lalji is correct on Andrew Harris's deal with Toronto, I say wow - good for Andrew! Not surprised Kyle would not go near that figure for a 35-year-old who was only able to suit up for 7 games last season. Great respect for AH here however - hope he comes back to retire as a Blue Bomber after next season.

McGuire was seamless as Bombers experimented with 5 different kickers in the FG/convert operation last season. That skill is under-rated too.

Just my opinion, but I would take David Watford or Isaac Harker over Harris TBH. Not sure what the state of play is with either of them however.

True. Sayles come on, started to play more reps & looked very good though.

QB#2 is kind of a gaping hole - esp if Zach goes down.

Maybe we can do better, that's true. But McGuire saw very few reps except for one game vs MTL under adverse weather conditions in a nothing game with #2 offence. Yes, he tossed 4 picks in that game but the picks weren't all on the QB. Hell, Bo Levi Mitchell threw 4 picks in one game this year. Once he settled down McGuire orchestrated a very good TD drive in the MTL game and, if I remember right, a later FG. Just one of those situations where he just didn't get to play enough for anyone to really see what he could or couldn't do.

Ed Tait @EdTaitWFC Kyle Walters: "We don't have much left to spend today; I don't think there will be much from the @Wpg_BlueBombers today." Will possibly examine price points of available FAs later in the week

Ed Tait @EdTaitWFC Kyle Walters said he expects Brandon Alexander, who was injured in the Grey Cup, to be back with the @Wpg_BlueBombers

Ha Ha! Love that! But is Strev sure he is done with the NFL? He worked out for NY Jets last week.

I am disappointed McGuire apparently isn't coming back. He showed flashes. So who is QB #2 here? Would Bombers sign someone similar to McGuire -David Watford?

Dave Naylor @TSNDaveNaylor “Andrew and I spoke a few days ago, and he represents himself … We couldn’t agree on a contract.” — @Wpg_BlueBombers GM Kyle Walters.

Will miss Darvin. Great leader and reliable receiver. Amazing how similar his stats are compared with Ellingson - except for YAC where Ellingson is exceptional.

Wonder what's going on with Janarion Grant? He is an electric returner. Why couldn't he be a starting receiver?

I really want to know what the plan is for a backup QB in case Zach Collaros goes down. Walters said they were "strong" on Sean McGuire who had a so-so game in poor weather in MTL. I think McGuire has been under-rated. But if Bombers move on from McGuire, then who? David Watford? Isaac Harker? Maybe a Canuck like Michael O'Connor?

I remember Bombers seemingly were pretty high on Kelvin McKnight. He beat out Namaan Roosevelt to start when Lawler was out. Isn't McKnight still on board? If Janarion Grant re-signs here I could see him as a starting receiver. He's similar to Lucky Whitehead. And he might be the best returner in the CFL.

Just thrilled to learn Bombers have locked up Johnny Augustine for TWO years! Surprised too because the club has been stacked with talented Canadian tailbacks and the prospect of re-signing Harris, Oliveira and Augustine seemed unlikely - I believe Kyle Walters has said that. I could see Harris sticking around as a player/coach - a guy who is invaluable but not on the active roster for 18 games. Contract structured accordingly. I can definitely see a scenario where Augustine is Winnipeg's starting RB and maybe Harris and/or Borsa behind him on the depth chart. Not sure where that leaves Oliveira. If another team offers Brady lots more $$ - doubt Bombers could afford to match. But who, other than Winnipeg, has Canucks at RB these days?